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Suggest Treatment For Viral Meningitis

I had Valley Fever that went into my spine causing a meningitis and spinal fluid virus. I am having the same symptoms now again after having it in 1989. My e-mail is not working, but I can receive a text on my phone (661) 817 2681 My concern is valid
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have viral meningitis. Well viral meningitis can be spread in several ways, depending on the virus . Most cases improve on their own in several weeks. Treatment of mild cases of viral meningitis usually includes bed rest , plenty of fluids and taking paracetamol for fever . In case the infection is severe doctor may prescribe corticosteroids to reduce swelling in the brain, and an anticonvulsant medication to control seizures. If a herpes virus caused your meningitis, an antiviral medication like acyclovir is available.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Viral Meningitis

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have viral meningitis. Well viral meningitis can be spread in several ways, depending on the virus . Most cases improve on their own in several weeks. Treatment of mild cases of viral meningitis usually includes bed rest , plenty of fluids and taking paracetamol for fever . In case the infection is severe doctor may prescribe corticosteroids to reduce swelling in the brain, and an anticonvulsant medication to control seizures. If a herpes virus caused your meningitis, an antiviral medication like acyclovir is available. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari